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    431 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, East Orange, NJ 07018
    54 Units available
    STUDIO $1,700+
    1 BED $1,975
    2 BEDS $2,600+
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  • a living room with four windows and a carpet
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    490 Fourth Avenue, Newark, NJ 07107
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    725 Park Avenue, East Orange, NJ 07017
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  • a living room with wooden floors and a hallway with an open door
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    112 Lincoln Street, East Orange, NJ 07017
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    60 North Arlington Avenue, East Orange, NJ 7018
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  • A living room with a yellow table and a green chair.
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    431 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, East Orange, NJ 07018
    STUDIO $1,700+
    1 BED $1,975
    2 BEDS $2,600+
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  • a kitchen with a counter top and a refrigerator
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    111 Glenwood Ave, East Orange, NJ 07003
    1 BED $1,500+
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  • a kitchen with dark wood cabinets and stainless steel appliances
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    120 South Harrison Street, East Orange, NJ 07018
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    158 South Harrison Street, East Orange, NJ 07018
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    179 South Harrison Street, East Orange, NJ 07018
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  • a kitchen with stainless steel appliances and wooden cabinets
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    255-271 South Harrison Street, East Orange, NJ 07018
    1 BED $1,221+
    2 BEDS $1,653
  • a kitchen with dark wood cabinets and stainless steel appliances
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    275 South Harrison Street, East Orange, NJ 07018
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  • a small kitchen with a stove and a sink
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    296-310 South Harrison Street, East Orange, NJ 07018
    1 BED $1,469+
  • a large kitchen with white appliances and dark cabinets
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    394 South Harrison Street, East Orange, NJ 07018
    1 BED $1,975+
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  • an empty kitchen with a sink and a window
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    106 South Harrison Street, East Orange, NJ 07018
    1 BED $1,750
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  • a large kitchen with wooden cabinets and stainless steel appliances
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    650 Park Avenue, East Orange, NJ 07017
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    2 BEDS $2,244+
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    111 South Harrison Street, East Orange, NJ 07018
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  • an apartment building with a sidewalk and a fence
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    502 WILLIAM STREET URBAN RENEWAL LLC/, East Orange, NJ 07017
    2 BEDS $2,250
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    520 Main Street, East Orange, NJ 07018
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    560 Main Street, East Orange, NJ 07018
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    81 N. Arlington Ave, East Orange, NJ 07017
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    491 William St, East Orange, NJ 07017
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  • 55 WASHINGTON EO URBAN RENEWAL LLC/ Studio-2 Beds Apartment for Rent
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    55 WASHINGTON EO URBAN RENEWAL LLC/, East Orange, NJ 07017
    STUDIO $2,099+
    1 BED $2,275
    2 BEDS $2,650
  • A living room with a fireplace and a television mounted on the wall.
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    715 Park Ave, East Orange, NJ 07017
    1 BED $1,995
  • A kitchen with brown cabinets and a black stove top oven.
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    156 Shepard Ave, East Orange, NJ 07018
    3 BEDS $2,199
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East Orange, NJ rent trends

Rental prices in East Orange, NJ have increased by 1.16% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,811 to $1,832.

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Compared to the national average rent of $1,750, the average rent in East Orange, NJ is $1,832.

Average rent in East Orange, NJ

$1,832/mo East Orange, NJ average rental price, September 2025
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The average monthly rent of apartments in East Orange, NJ is $1,832.

    What's the typical rent budget in East Orange, NJ?

    About 35% of apartment rents in East Orange, NJ range between $1,501-$2,000. Meanwhile, apartments around $2,001-$2,500 represent 25% of apartments. Around 29% of East Orange’s apartments are in the $1,001-$1,500 price range. 1% of apartments are priced ≤ $1000. A share of 7% of apartment rentals in East Orange are in the $2,501-$3,000 range. There are 2% of apartment rentals in East Orange in the > $3,000 range.

    The largest share of rentals in East Orange, NJ (35%) fall between $1,501-$2,000 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

    Getting around in East Orange, NJ

    85 /100
    Very Walkable
    63 /100
    Good Transit
    49 /100
    Somewhat Bikeable
    Walk Score®: 85, Transit Score®: 63, Bike Score®: 49

    Frequently asked questions

    When were prices and availability in East Orange, NJ last updated?

    Prices and availability in East Orange, NJ were last updated on 18 Nov 2025.

    What are the best apartments in East Orange, NJ?

    The best apartments in East Orange, NJ are: Hue Soul, Bakery Village, 725 Park, 112 Lincoln Place and 60 North Arlington Avenue.

    What is the average rent in East Orange, NJ?

    The average rent in East Orange, NJ is $1,769.

    What is the price range for a studio apartment in East Orange, NJ?

    The price range for a studio apartment in East Orange, NJ is between $1,700 and $2,650.

    What is the price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in East Orange, NJ?

    The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in East Orange, NJ is between $700 and $2,450.

    What is the price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in East Orange, NJ?

    The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in East Orange, NJ is between $1,500 and $2,925.

    What is the price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in East Orange, NJ?

    The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in East Orange, NJ is between $2,199 and $2,450.

    What type of rental buildings are in East Orange, NJ?

    In East Orange, 73% of the residents are renting compared to 27% owning a home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Large-scale apartment buildings with more than 50 units represent 37% of East Orange’s rentals, 60% are small-scale complexes with under 50 units, and 3% are single-family rentals.

    What do typical apartment communities look like in East Orange, NJ?

    The age and size of multifamily buildings are among the most visible characteristics of the rental market in a city.  In this case, the apartment buildings in East Orange are about 56 years old, on average. Of these, 23% have been built since 2000, representing the newer options on the market and typically offering more amenities. Rental buildings in the city have an average height of 9 stories. About 26% of the rental communities here are low-rise, garden-style communities, 37% are mid-rises, and 42% are high-rise buildings. These are true especially for large-scale multifamily buildings with over 50 apartments.

    What apartment floorplans are common in East Orange, NJ?

    Studio apartments in East Orange are around 14% of rentals, while 1-bedroom floor plans represent 57% of the total stock. For those in search of larger rentals, 2-bedroom floorplans make up 26% of all rentals. More generous apartments with 3 bedrooms or more are also available in this city for those in search of more space.

    Living in East Orange, NJ

    East Orange is a small, urban town with a central location in the New York metropolitan area between the South Mountain Reservation and Passaic River. Renting in East Orange provides easy access to two major roads: I-280 (which runs east-west) and Garden State Parkway (which runs north-south) share an intersection in the middle of town called “The Crossroads of New Jersey.” East Orange apartment rentals are also three miles northwest of Newark, 20 miles west of Jersey City, 22 miles west of New York City and 88 miles southwest of Philadelphia. Meanwhile, the three largest industries when renting in East Orange are health care, retail, and transportation and warehousing. Public education is provided to renters by East Orange School District, and the average temperature here is 51°F.

    Renting in East Orange, NJ

    Renters in East Orange tend to be young commuting professionals who are raising families. East Orange rentals are also close to seven parks, which includes seven tennis courts at Soverel Field, three basketball courts at Oval Playground and a skatepark at Memorial Park. Or, renters who golf have access to East Orange Golf Course - a public, 18-hole course that spans more than 150 acres. The apartments for rent in East Orange are mostly studio, one-, two- and occasionally three-bedroom units. Notably, the Crossings at Brick Church Station has affordable apartment rentals close to a quick train ride to Manhattan. Or, The Grove apartment rentals in the Arts and Culture District has one- and two-bedroom layouts with recessed balconies, whereas The Station offers one-, two- and three-bedroom units west of Newark.

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    Shopping in East Orange, NJ

    When renting in East Orange, the closest shopping mall is American Dream in Rutherford (13 miles northeast via the Garden State Parkway). Other shopping destinations include Franklin Square Plaza and West Caldwell Shopping Center. ShopRite, Walgreens and various dollar stores are also available to renters for local errands. Plus, rentals in East Orange are near a number of local grocery stores, such as Stop One, 7th Ave. Grocery, William Grocery, Ramirez Grocery, Extra Supermarket and B&P Grocery. Or, for delicious meals at local restaurants, renters recommend Charlie's Restaurant; Limin's Cafe Caribe; South Beach Bar and Grill; Lite & Soul Eatery; and Tasha's Caribbean & Soul Food Cuisine.

    Transportation in East Orange, NJ

    Most East Orange renters use a personal vehicle for travel. Alternatively, NJ Transit provides public transportation to renters in East Orange: Route 21 takes renters east on Dr. Martin Luther King. Jr. Boulevard from East Orange Station to Newark Penn Station, while Route 97 takes renters west from East Orange Station to downtown Montclair using Washington Street, and then south on Sanford Street to the VA Hospital. A light rail connection at Newark Penn Station also provides residents with access to Jersey City, Harrison and Newark Liberty International Airport. Or, to commute to New York City, renters take Morristown Line (MNE) from East Orange Station to Pennsylvania Station. Finally, the nearest major airport to East Orange renters is Newark Liberty International Airport (10 miles south via I-78).

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